When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 103

Kristin took a deep breath as she faced Clarence, her gaze steady and defiant. “You could check the surveillance cameras yourself,” she pointed out.

The FitzGerald Group had cameras at every corner around its entrance. Security was tight, and nothing went unnoticed.

He should have come with proof if he would accuse her of something, not just tossed accusations around like confetti. But Kristin didn’t bother explaining. She knew it was futile.. Clarence had already judged her the moment he pushed her away.

Clarence’s frown deepened, and his eyes clouded with complexity as he looked at her.

“Let’s go,” James said, reaching to take Kristin’s hand, but she deftly sidestepped his touch.

With her head bowed in silence, she climbed into James‘ car.

James sighed. Kristin was truly stubborn. Yet he couldn’t be too harsh with her, not when Summer was still the link that bound them.

“Kris, why the sudden visit to the FitzGerald Group?” James was concerned about her presence

there.

Kristin had managed to secure a position at the FitzGerald Group. There was no doubt Rhett had extended an olive branch to her. But with players like Vincent and Nicola in the mix, there was no way they would make her stay at the FitzGerald Group comfortable.

He wished he could hide her away, keep her locked up, but he knew Kristin inside out. She was not one to be caged.

“The FitzGerald Group is great. They offered me a good salary.” Kristin murmured.

“If you want, you could come work with me. I’ll pay you double what the FitzGerald Group does,” James said, his brow furrowing.

“And do what exactly by your side?” Kristin asked.

James paused, momentarily stunned.

Kristin had been expelled from her academic program. Her credential was a high school diplorna. What position could she possibly fill at Aurora Tech? “You’d be my assistant,” he finally said.

“Assistants don’t need that high a salary,” she replied quietly, her gaze steady.

James still treated her differently because he didn’t believe she was capable of her job. But Rhett trusted her, and that trust was comforting.

So, she preferred a regular salary for a normal position, not double.

“Kris, must you always be so headstrong?” James ran a hand through his hair, frustrated. “The

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corporate world is complex, a microcosm of society itself, and sometimes even more intricate.” He couldn’t stand the thought of Kristin getting mistreated anymore.

hands into her sleeves, staying silent.

to her. “What’s

head,

toward him, and only then did he notice the abrasions on her

he cursed under his breath as he fetched a first aid kit from the car and tended to her wounds. Kristin didn’t speak or

side, keep me company, and I won’t let you get hurt again. I won’t make the same

with him,

side, as your secret mistress?” she retorted sharply.

shocked. He hadn’t realized

that. My marriage to the Haywood family is just a business arrangement, for

meant. As long as Carter was alive, James couldn’t divorce Adrienne. He had to maintain that relationship.

was asking Kristin to wait for

your side when Carter dies, you won’t marry me,” she

but would never

a title matter so much? Once I divorce Adrienne, there will be only you. Everything will

looked out the car window, feeling drained.

what did she

understood that only a marriage certificate could give her the peace of mind

in her eyes as tears threatened to spill. Her marriage to Rhett was just as much a business arrangement as James‘ to Adrienne.

was a sad parallel

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could offer

over,” James

Group, and once Vincent was back, he wouldn’t let her off easily, either.

there was the Haywood family. Once Adrienne was free, she’d

about Kristin’s safety if

to live, a son to raise, a brother to care for. I am a person,” Kristin said, grateful for his help but resolute in her stance. “Status and marriage mean a lot to me, even

envisioned her wedding day

for now, those dreams were

dressing up in the most

But such fantasies would never materialize because no man was willing to give her a title, not even the dignity of a

was nothing more than

to understand the most obvious truths. After all, she was still so fresh to the

he realized he had to let her suffer a bit more before

Group? Rhett won’t look out for you,” James sighed.

do everything in my power,” Kristin replied with a determined gaze.

After

from Crescendo Town to Silvergrove City needed to be quick if she didn’t want to miss work the next day. Highways and speed were the only options.

didn’t refuse, simply

at Crescendo

hours from 5:50 PM to 10:00 PM.